Utah enforces a single, uniform commercial building code statewide. Local jurisdictions may not adopt independent codes or more restrictive amendments, except for specific exceptions authorized at the state level.
Salt Lake City adopts the Utah State Construction Code with no local technical amendments, except for a specific exception related to panic hardware in airport occupancies. Commercial design standards align with state requirements, with minimal impact on typical permitting workflows.
HB 48, effective January 1, 2026, requires municipalities to adopt Wildland-Urban Interface building standards with a two-year transition period, as part of amendments to the State Fire Code. HB 58 also takes effect January 1, 2026, introducing new qualifications for building officials and adding a Private Home Inspector license category.
Utah enforces a single, uniform commercial building code statewide. Local jurisdictions may not adopt independent codes or more restrictive amendments, except for specific exceptions authorized at the state level.
Provo City adopts the Utah State Building Code and applies both technical and administrative amendments through local ordinances. Local amendments impact reroofing approvals, plumbing connections, and additional technical standards for dangerous and historic buildings.
Provo City has scheduled the adoption of the Utah Wildland-Urban Interface Code to comply with House Bill 48, with an effective date of January 1, 2026. This update primarily impacts fire safety regulations.
Utah enforces a single, uniform commercial building code statewide. Local jurisdictions may not adopt independent codes or more restrictive amendments, except for specific exceptions authorized at the state level.
St. George adopts Utah state construction codes by reference with no local amendments. Commercial design and permitting align entirely with state standards.
Statewide fire code updates are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026, under Utah Code 15A-5-203, including the requirement for all cities to adopt the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code by the same date. These changes will impact fire and wildland urban interface codes at the local jurisdiction level.